Are You Tired of Shaving and Waxing, Want Permanent Hair Removal with Laser Treatments? Laser hair removal treatment offers quick, affordable and hassle-free permanent hair removal that could last forever. This procedure is quick, affordable and convenient!
However, to achieve maximum effectiveness you will need to forego certain beauty products and understand what to expect during your initial laser hair removal session.
Waxing
Waxing is a popular and effective hair removal technique that removes unwanted body hair at its source, such as in the bikini area. Waxing can remove even stubborn stubble, leaving skin feeling smooth and soft afterwards. Although waxing does have some side effects – including redness, sensitive skin irritation or reddening of the surface area after undergoing the process – these usually resolve within hours or days post procedure.
A technician performing waxing will first clean and apply a pre-wax treatment to reduce irritation before applying wax using a clean application tool – either soft or hard wax depending on your preferences and the area to be treated – then rub in circular motions after being applied, applying soothing lotion afterwards to help avoid ingrown hairs.
Before scheduling a laser hair removal appointment, it is crucial that any form of depilation (shaving and other forms of depilation) are avoided as these activities weaken and damage hair follicles, thus impeding results of laser treatments. It is also advisable not to exfoliate areas that will be treated 24 hours before any such session in order for the laser light to penetrate your skin’s surface and target hair follicles effectively.
When waxing post-laser hair removal treatments, it is recommended to wait at least four weeks between sessions as this allows the laser treatment time to reactivate damaged follicles, leading to increased regrowth. Also avoid plucking or waxing prior to laser hair removal treatments as these practices can interfere with their effectiveness and alter results of treatment.
Waxing prior to laser hair removal appointments may cause skin irritation and redness; however, with proper aftercare procedures in place your laser treatment should be successful and lead to long-term results.
Tweezing
At least six weeks before receiving laser treatment in an area, it is best to stop plucking and waxing hair in order to retain the pigment of your follicles and allow the laser to successfully work its magic. Also, be mindful not to apply creams, lotions or makeup on the day of your laser appointment, as this could interfere with its ability to penetrate through skin to reach roots of hair follicles to destroy them effectively.
If you are experiencing hair regrowth in an area where you have received laser therapy, it is perfectly acceptable to trim or shave any unwanted growth provided it does not interfere with scheduled laser sessions. Depilatory cream can also be used – though do so very gently as tugging at hair can damage skin cells, leading to scarring.
Laser hair removal treatment often feels similar to having a rubber band snap against the surface of your skin, though this sensation may only last a few minutes. It is important to remain calm during treatment so as to reap all its advantages and reaping maximum rewards from it.
After your laser hair removal treatment, approximately 10%-20% of treated hairs should begin falling out naturally within several weeks. You can help speed this up by applying aloe vera ointment multiple times daily and patting dry. Furthermore, it’s wise to wait at least eight weeks after treatment has completed before shaving again to prevent unwanted texture and dark color hair regrowing with unfavorable texture; doing this may make results less effective – this risk can easily be avoided by waiting until your skin has completely recovered before trying again.
Bleaching
Laser hair removal requires that you refrain from plucking or waxing the area being treated, as laser treatments aim to target the roots of each individual hair follicle rather than pull it out without targeting its source. As such, at least four to six weeks prior to your laser appointment it’s advisable not to employ either of these hair removal procedures; shaving leaves roots intact but still targets pigment.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, it is also advisable to refrain from bleaching the area being treated. Bleaching alters skin pigment, making it more challenging for lasers to target and destroy hair follicles. Therefore, bleaching should stop at least six weeks prior to your appointment, giving time for its natural color of the pigmented hairs to return, making laser treatments simpler in treating this area.
Laser hair removal uses lasers to permanently destroy hair follicles in your skin, effectively stopping further hair growth while creating silky-smooth skin. Therefore, it’s crucial that you protect yourself with sunscreen prior to beginning this treatment as well as avoid tanning beds or self-tanners for several weeks beforehand.
Avoid using makeup or cream products on the area being treated for laser hair removal as these contain chemicals which could compromise its results. You should shave before your appointment in order to reduce risk of burning from laser light as it targets hair follicles beneath your skin’s surface more accurately.
Shaving
Shaving is one of the most painful and time-consuming methods of hair removal, leading to razor bumps, ingrown hairs and even permanent scarring. If you’re tired of shaving or waxing to rid yourself of unwanted body hair, laser hair removal might be worth exploring as an alternative – laser can reduce or even eliminate the need for shaving, waxing and tweezing while leaving smooth, supple skin free from ingrown hairs or razor bumps – providing smooth results and leaving behind smooth supple skin free of ingrown hairs or razor bumps!
If you’re considering laser hair removal, avoiding shaving the area for two weeks before beginning treatments will allow your follicles to grow out so they can be targeted more effectively by the laser light. Furthermore, avoid tweezing and waxing for at least that period of time too.
Your laser hair removal appointment requires you to shave, but it is crucial that it be done correctly. Shaving should be performed gently with a new blade without using soap or lotion. Furthermore, three to four days prior to your session it’s also wise to exfoliate the area to help ensure hairs won’t hide beneath dead skin cells and hide themselves again.
Avoid sun exposure prior to laser hair removal appointments as much as possible, in order to protect your skin from becoming darker or more susceptible to the heat of the laser and prevent side effects such as blistering or scarring from happening. If necessary, always apply high SPF sunscreen and wear protective hats or scarves when outside in direct sunlight.
Shaving before laser hair removal treatments allows the laser to easily penetrate skin layers and target hair follicles below, and is the most efficient way of preparing for treatment – leading to optimal results and providing maximum effectiveness.
Are You Wondering How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal Appointments? Don’t Worry! Our team is here to answer any of your queries prior to scheduling your laser hair removal appointment – call or email and we will be more than happy to provide assistance in any way we can.
